As someone who NEEDS a loud fan to fall asleep at night, I have always had difficulty buying a fan that isn't super soft sounding and will fit my sleeping needs. I have bought many fans to test out, and always end up returning them because they don't provide the sound I am looking for. This fan however has so many different options, it is perfect for my needs! It was super easy to put together, and I will admit when I first took it out of the box and started putting it together I was skeptical because the base seemed really flimsy, but once it was all put together it is actually really sturdy! There are so many different settings and the remote that comes with it so you can adjust it from across the room is a great feature for any room. What an awesome fan!